Road Cycling - Please help me w/ jersey size. 5'10 170

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nikos
04-26-04, 07:50 AM
Alright, been around to the different shops in town, none of which carry anything that I would be interested in - including brands. Im looking at Castelli and maybe Izumi - higher end. Im 5'10 170 and would like a jersey that is almost a form fit (snug) but just a pinch off that, giving me just a touch of room. Can anyone advise on these two brands or others, Decente, etc.. that would be in that size range. I thought medium, but now Im not sure I need a large? Jerseys are tough to fit, if trying on is not an option! Thanks

Smoothie104
04-26-04, 08:11 AM
Sounds like you'd wear a euro 4 (L)
gruven
04-26-04, 08:56 AM
I'm also 5'10" 170lb and 4's fit me well.

bianchi_rider
04-26-04, 09:02 AM
I am 5'11" apx 210lbs (ex-boxer) so I have a thick upper body, I wear xxl-xxxl in biemme jersey
Moonshot
04-26-04, 10:40 AM
I'm 5'8" and 170 lbs and a euro medium is tight on me so I prefer a euro large (4). Don't put your jersey in the dryer or it'll shrink. Let them air dry.
nox tuboid
04-26-04, 04:43 PM
I'm 5'8" and 170 lbs and a euro medium is tight on me so I prefer a euro large (4). Don't put your jersey in the dryer or it'll shrink. Let them air dry.


They go by chest size and vary quite a bit from one brand to another - you should check out the size charts on line. I'm 5'9" and 163 w/ 42" chest - wear large Castelli, large Descente and EXTRA large in Giordana and Assos. Go figure
Phil from VA
04-26-04, 05:56 PM
I'm 5'11" and 173 lbs. I lift weights, so there may be a difference. In a Euro jersey I take a 5, which is snug. Some brands a 6.
PI and Cannondale I'd be L.